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Awesome detachable touchscreen

Maximize your screen, baby — the 7" display on JVC's KW-AV70BT DVD receiver gives you plenty of touchscreen real estate to play your iPod, run apps, and access your Pandora® Internet Radio stations. You'll see plenty of info at a glance, plus gain easy touchscreen control over your in-dash entertainment. If you find the lights distracting, you can set the screen to stay black until your hand approaches, activating the display. Plus you can detach the face and take it with you for safe-keeping — a rarity for a screen this size.

Listen to iPhone® apps, plus enjoy basic control

If apps are your thing, you iPhone lovers can use the KW-AV70BT's beautiful screen to enjoy them in your car. With your iPhone connected, you can get basic control over audio apps like Mog and Tunein — basic functions like play/pause or track up/down. You can also view the info from Inrix traffic and other useful driving apps.

Play your Pandora® stations in the car

JVC makes it easy for you to take your Pandora stations on the road. Just plug in your iPhone® to the KW-AV70BT's rear USB input and you'll have touchscreen control over Pandora right in your dash. Plus you'll see artist and song info on the big display.

Powerful GPS app for iPhone

You can use your iPhone to put the most up-to-date maps available in your dash. When you download the MotionX-GPS Drive app and connect your iPhone with JVC's KS-U30 cable (not included), you'll be able to see maps and live traffic reports on the KW-AV70BT's screen. You'll still need to access your iPhone, however, so it's a good idea to turn over control to a passenger, or consider adding an iPhone mount.

Unlike factory navigation systems, points of interest (POIs) are integrated with Wikipedia and Facebook, giving you more accurate search results than with preloaded navigation. Throw in live traffic and live map updates, and you'll have the most accurate navigation system on the planet. At 99 cents for the app, plus $19.99 for a year's subscription for voice guidance and live traffic, it's a fantastic value, too.

Bluetooth® included

Bluetooth in your car is better than ever — especially when you team it up with a sweet 7" touchscreen. Pair up your compatible phone, and you'll be able to talk hands-free, place outgoing calls, and even get a heads up when someone sends you a text message. Plus, you can stream music from your phone or other Bluetooth device, including the audio from your favorite apps.

Great for your digital music

Once you plug your iPod or iPhone into the USB input, you can use this JVC's responsive touchscreen to tap your way through all your tunes and playlists. If you're not an iPod user, you can load up a USB drive or a recordable disc with digital files — it's easy to fit hundreds of tracks on either one, and you can still dive in using the touchscreen.

— over 15 million songs, available instantly

MOG is an award-winning online music service with one of the largest and best-sounding streaming catalogs in the industry. It's the only service to offer all of its music in the 320 kbps MP3 format — that higher bit rate translates to better sound. In fact, we use it frequently in the Crutchfield Labs to test high-end audio gear. MOG's "Primo" service ($9.99/month) gives you unlimited, ad-free access to their extensive music library of over 15 million songs on a wide range of devices including Sonos® and Logitech® Squeezebox™ network music players, Samsung TVs, your computer, iPad®, iPhone®, and Android™ devices. Just pair your iPhone to this JVC receiver, and you can control the music and view artist/song info on the JVC's screen.

Want to keep your steering wheel controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this JVC stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the JVC, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

Other information:

DVD receivers: They're not just for movies

DVD receivers add a new level of entertainment to your vehicle. You can watch a movie on the screen when you're parked on a Saturday night, or play a DVD through your rear seat video setup on the road. Touchscreen receivers allow you to breeze through menus with the tip of your finger. Most DVD receivers feature a USB input for audio from your iPod, and the ability to add an adapter that allows video to display on the screen. Some receivers even offer connections for a center speaker and a subwoofer, so you can build a full-fledged theater in your car, just like at home.

Product Research

Touchscreen Display

Motorized Touchscreen Display: The JVC KW-AV70BT features a
motorized 7" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 touchscreen monitor. The screen has a
resolution of 800 (H) x 480 (V) x RGB with 1,152,000 total pixels. The
touchscreen LCD serves as a video monitor, system information display and
touchscreen control panel. The monitor electronically slides down for loading or
ejecting a disc.

Angle Adjustment: The bottom of the touchscreen monitor can
be tilted upward at seven different positions to provide the best visibility in
your vehicle.

Detachable LCD Monitor: You can detach the touchscreen LCD monitor and
place it in its supplied soft face case to prevent theft.

Proximity Sensor: The JVC KW-AV70BT features proximity
sensors which allow the LCD touchscreen to illuminate when you move your hand
close to the head unit's front-panel sensors or tap the touchscreen. The LCD
touchscreen turns off when there is no operation for a preset time period. You
can set the unit's motion sensitivity to Low or High.

Gesture Volume Control: Gesture Control lets you operate certain
functions of the KW-AV70BT by making specific gesture commands on the unit's
touchscreen. You can adjust the volume of the multimedia receiver by making a
circular motion with your finger on the unit's touchscreen.

Hard-Key Controls: In
addition to the head unit's touchscreen monitor, the KW-AV70BT features hard-key
controls along the bottom edge of the screen.

Display Design: You can
change the color of the background, text, touchscreen buttons, and hard-key
buttons. The color of the background, text, and buttons can be changed
independently from one another.

Background: The unit's
background color can be changed to one of eight preset colors - blue, light
blue, red, green, yellow, orange, violet, or white. You can also create a
custom color using a combination (0-31) of red, green, and blue.

Text: The unit's
onscreen text can be changed to one of seven preset colors - blue, red,
green, yellow, orange, violet, or white. You can also create a custom color
using a combination (0-31) of red, green, and blue.

Buttons: The unit's
touchscreen and hard-key button color can be changed to one of eight preset
colors - blue, light blue, red, green, yellow, orange, violet, or white. You
can also choose to have the unit constantly scroll through all eight preset
color. In addition, you can create a custom color using a combination (0-31)
of red, green, and blue.

Note: You can save
separate color settings for Daytime and Nighttime driving.

Custom Background Image:
While playing a video or JPEG file, you can capture an image and use the
captured image as your background. When using a JPEG file as the background,
make sure that the resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. The color of the captured
image may look different from that of the actual scene. You cannot
capture copyrighted content and images from the iPod/iPhone.

Display Adjustment: You can adjust the brightness and
black level of the unit's onscreen display. You can also adjust the contrast,
color, tint, and detail level during video playback. The adjustment level for
each setting is -15 to +15.

Selectable Aspect Modes: You can choose from four aspect
modes for the in-dash display:

Regular: For 4:3 source material, 4:3 and 16:9 pictures
display with black bars on either side (16:9 images are compressed).

Full: Expands 4:3 pictures horizontally to fill the
entire width of the screen, distorting the picture slightly but retaining
full image height.

Auto: The correct aspect mode is automatically chosen
based on the incoming signal.

Adjustable Dimmer: When the illumination lead (orange/white)
is connected and the dimmer set to Auto, the display will dim automatically when
you turn on your vehicle's lights. The dimmer can also be set to Off (normal brightness at
all times), On (display is always dimmed), or Dimmer Time Set (you program
the time for the dimmer to turn off an on). The unit also features 3 dimmer
levels to choose from - Bright, Middle, or Dark.

Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the displaying of video
while the vehicle is in motion, the parking brake wire (light green) attached to
the rear-chassis must be connected to your vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. While the vehicle is in motion (parking brake
off), you can still view all of the other displays and menus.

2-DIN Chassis: The JVC KW-AV70BT has a 2-DIN chassis (also
known as Double DIN), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash
opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets, or Euro-mounted
using the supplied mounting sleeve. As always, please consult the
Crutchfield
Car Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.

Built-in Bluetooth

USB Bluetooth Adapter: The JVC KW-AV70BT comes supplied with
a USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) which is pre-installed into the head unit's
hidden front-panel USB input, making the KW-AV70BT Bluetooth 2.0 certified. The
unit's hidden front-panel USB port is located behind the detachable touchscreen
monitor. The
KW-AV70BT supports Bluetooth hands-free communication and wireless audio
streaming. The USB Bluetooth Adapter (KS-UBT1) must remain
plugged into the front-panel USB port. The front-panel USB port cannot be
used for playback of USB memory devices.

Bluetooth Technology: Bluetooth is a two-way wireless
communication system allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly
from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, as well as wirelessly stream audio
from your Bluetooth enabled portable music player using the JVC in-dash
multimedia receiver. Bluetooth wireless technology operates on a 2.4GHZ
frequency band within a range of approximately 10 meters (about 33 feet).

Bluetooth Profiles: In order to use Bluetooth wireless
technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to
interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth
Profiles:

Pairing: Your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or digital
audio player must be paired with KW-AV70BT before hands-free & wireless
operation. You can register up to five Bluetooth enabled devices with the JVC
head unit. Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology,
some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or
may not support all features when used with the JVC head unit. See
JVC's Bluetooth compatibility chart for a complete list of compatible
Bluetooth-enabled devices.

External Microphone: The JVC KW-AV70BT includes an external
microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice command
dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality versus an
integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic and road
noise. You can adjust the level of the microphone without affecting the other
sources. The external microphone features an attached 12' cable terminated by a
right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on the rear-panel of
the head unit. The microphone offers an integrated mounting bracket which can be
clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash. The external
microphone measures 0.525" (diameter) x 1.485" (depth). This unit does not offer an integrated front-panel
microphone.

Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication: The head unit supports
Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The
touchscreen controls of the KW-AV70BT can be used to dial a number, answer an
in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also features an external microphone
(featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation
while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers (front or all).
During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly
on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.

Answering a Call: When a call comes in, a ring-tone
will be heard through your vehicle's speaker and the caller's name or phone
number will be displayed on the head unit's touchscreen monitor. You can
answer the call from the head unit's touchscreen, or setup the head unit to
automatically answer the incoming call within 5 seconds.

Dialing a Number: Using the KW-AV70BT, you can dial a
phone number in one of the following ways:

Entering a Phone Number: Allows you to directly
dial a phone number up to 32 digits from the head unit's touchscreen.

Speed (Preset) Dialing: Allows you to register up
to 6 phone numbers for quick dialing. The preset numbers can be accessed
from the head unit's touchscreen.

Phone Book: You can download phone book data from
your cell phone to the KW-AV70BT, so you can then dial by using the downloaded
phone book numbers. Up to 5,000 numbers can be stored for each registered cell
phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits long and each name can be up
to 50 characters long. You can do an alphabetical search (A-Z) to find
your desired contact.

Call Log: The Call Log is a list of calls that have
originated from and were received by this unit that you can dial. You
can select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed calls (up to 50 each).

Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice
recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into
the included microphone.

Note: This unit allows you to answer a call or dial out
using any option without engaging the parking brake.

SMS: If your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is compatible
with SMS (Short Message Service), the JVC head unit will notify you when a
message has been received. You must then use your phone to check the message. You cannot read, edit, or send a message
through this unit.

Wireless Audio Streaming: The JVC KW-AV70BT also supports
wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio
player or smartphone. The KW-AV70BT will be able to control basic playback
functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip
Next/Previous, and Fast Forward/Rewind. The head unit will also display your
stored music's song information; such as Song and Album title. The KW-AV70BT
also supports audio streaming of music apps (such as
iHeartRadio,
SiriusXM,
Last.fm,
Rhapsody, &
Slacker) , but without control or metadata. You will continue to use
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone to view and control streaming music apps. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in
progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be
paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming
music will resume.

Radio Functions

AM/FM Tuner: The JVC KW-AV70BT features a built-in
AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning.

RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio
broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to
compatible AM/FM stations,

Preset Tuning: You can store a total of 18 FM stations
presets and 6 AM station presets. The radio allows you to set your AM/FM
stations manually or automatically.

IF Filter: You can also switch the tuner's IF filter to Wide
or Auto to increase/decrease the sensitivity.

Local: You can select this function to only tune in stations with
sufficient signal strength.

Mono Mode: You can activate the monaural mode to improve FM reception,
when a station is week. The stereo effect will be lost.

US/European Tuning: You can set the built-in AM/FM tuner
between US standard and European tuning spacing.

SiriusXM Ready: The JVC KW-AV70BT comes ready for SiriusXM
programming with access to XM & Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its
proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional
SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of
exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM
All Access" package (subscription required). Visit
SiriusXM.com
for a complete list of subscription options & channel guide. Additional features
of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include:

Channel list displays a list of all available channels

Category Search searches for channels in a certain category

Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title
can be viewed on the head unit's LCD

Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets

Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked

Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription
is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this
SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio
Discount Plan.

Disc/SD-card Playback

Disc Compatibility: The JVC
KW-AV70BT supports the playback of the following disc types: DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R/RW, and Video CD. The touchscreen monitor electronically slides down
for loading and ejecting discs.

MP3/WMA Playback: The KW-AV70BT can play MP3
(bitrate: 32-320 kbps), WMA (bitrate: 32-320 kbps), WAV (sampling freq: 44.1kHz)
audio files recorded onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs; as well as
SD/SDHC memory cards. MP3/WMA/WAV
files must be formatted in ISO 9660 level or level 2, Romeo, or Joliet. The head unit can recognize
a total of 5,000 files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). This
unit will recognize a total of 25 characters for file/folder names. The
KW-AV70BT can display ID3 Tags (ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4) for MP3 files, as well
as WAV/WMA Tag information.

DivX Certified: The KW-AV70BT is DivX Certified to play DivX video
files, including premium content, recorded onto CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW
discs.

Disc Resume: If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc). Next time you select CD for the playback source,
the disc will start from where it has been stopped previously.

Mounting: For proper disc playback you must install the unit
within 30-degrees of horizontal.

USB/Android/BlackBerry

USB Port: The JVC KW-AV70BT features a rear-panel USB (type-A) port
on a 38" pigtail. This allows playback of MP3 (bitrate: 32-320 kbps), WMA
(bitrate: 32-320 kbps), WAV (sampling freq: 44.1 kHz) audio files; JPEG
(resolution: 32x32 - 8192x7680)
still image files; and MPEG1/2 (maximum bitrate: 4 Mbps) video files stored on a USB mass storage
device. For the unit to
recognize the USB medium, it must be specified as a mass storage device
formatted using FAT 12/16/32. The head unit can recognize a total of 5,000 files
and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). This unit will recognize a
total of 50 characters for file/folder names. The KW-AV70BT can display ID3 Tags
(ver. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4) for MP3 files, as well as WAV/WMA Tag information.
You can control basic playback functions; such as folder/file search,
play/pause, and skip next/previous. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when
plugged into the DVD receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and the vehicle's ignition
switch is set to ACC or On.

Note: This unit cannot recognize a USB device whose
rating is other than 5V and exceeds 1A. You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB
port of this unit. There is also a front-panel USB port hidden behind the
unit's detachable touchscreen monitor. This USB port is used only for the
pre-installed USB Bluetooth adapter. It cannot be used to connect a USB
memory device.

Drive Change Mode (for BlackBerry and Android): JVC's Drive Change
Mode lets you connect your Android or BlackBerry smartphone (that uses an external
memory card) directly to the head unit, via USB. Drive
Change Mode will let you switch between your Android or BlackBerry smartphone's
internal and external memory (such as microSD Card), so you can listen to music
stored on either memory. You'll continue to be able control basic playback
functions; such as folder/file search, play/pause, and skip next/previous;
regardless of memory type.

iPod/iPhone/App Connectivity

iPod/iPhone AV Playback: The optional JVC KS-U30 USB A/V
Cable For iPod/iPhone (105KSU30, sold separately) allows you to playback and control
audio/video from your iPod or iPhone on this JVC multimedia head unit. The cable
features a proprietary Apple iPod dock connector on one end and a male composite
video and male stereo audio RCA connectors on other end along with a USB type-A
connector. The cable plugs into the unit's rear-panel AV input and USB port. To
playback video, the KW-AV70BT's rear-panel Video Input must be set to "iPod" in
the unit's menu. Video can only be displayed while the vehicle is in park. You can also connect your iPod's USB/Docking cable to the
unit's USB port for audio only playback from your iPod/iPhone. The
head unit's rear-panel Audio Input must be set to "AV-IN", not "iPod".

Note: If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch
(5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your
Apple device to connect to the head unit. These Apple devices only support
audio playback (no video output).

iPod/iPhone DAC Bypass: Because the JVC KW-AV70BT uses its
USB connection for audio & control transfer, your iPod/iPhone's stored music is
loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality is maximized through the
head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal-to-Noise ratio up to
95dB. You can also choose to transfer the audio from your
iPod/iPhone to the JVC KW-AV70BT via an analog connection using the KS-U30
USB A/V Cable's stereo RCA connector. This allows you to listen to DRM
protected audio files. The head unit's rear-panel Audio Input must be set to
"iPod".

iPod/iPhone Control: You can choose to control your
iPod/iPhone from the JVC head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's touchscreen or clickwheel. The
KW-AV70BT offers 3 control modes - Head Unit, iPod, and External.

Head Unit: From the head unit's front-panel
controls you can search for music by Playlist, Artist, Album,
Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, and Audiobook. You can search video by Playlist,
Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, and Video Podcasts. Once a Playlist or
Category is selected, the content is listed in alphabetical order. The KW-AV70BT also supports Repeat
(file/all) and Random (album/all) playback functions of your iPod/iPhone.

iPod: You can choose to navigate your iPod or iPhone's
stored music and videos from its clickwheel or touchscreen, like you are
accustomed to during normal usage.

iPod Out: The iPod out mode displays the stored music playback
menu of your iPod/iPhone on the JVC head unit's LCD touchscreen. You can
control playback of your iPod's stored music by navigating the mirrored on-screen
menu. The iPod out mode requires the JVC KSU-30 cable (sold separately). The
iPod out mode does function for videos or apps.

External (App Mode): External Mode lets you enjoy
audio/video content from downloaded Apps (such as
iHeartRadio,
Netflix, or YouTube,
etc..) streamed to your Apple iPhone, on the KW-AV70BT (using the JVC KSU-30 cable;
sold separately). Audio content can be enjoyed from any iPhone. Video can
only be output from the iPhone 4/4S. This mode offers no control of your iPhone.
You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your Apps. The
External Mode's video function can only be accessed when the vehicle is in
park and the hand-brake is fully engaged.

Note: Access
to your iPhone's downloaded application will depend on the availability of a
cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect
to the Internet.

Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the JVC KW-AV70BT using your connected
Apple iPhone, via the USB/iPod connector cable (included with your iPhone) or
the JVC KSU-30 cable (sold separately). The
JVC KW-AV70BT provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist,
Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station
list; you can sort the station list by date or A-Z. You can also skip song
tracks within a station. In addition, you can also give songs a thumbs up/down
and bookmark songs/artists. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone
(iOS3 or later) with the latest version of the
Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an
active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi.
You will also need a Pandora music service account.

Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.

MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation Ready: The
Motion X GPS Drive App is available from iTunes for your iPhone for
only $0.99. There is a $2.99 per month
subscription fee, or $19.99 per year is required for the Voice Guidance feature.
MotionX-GPS Drive turns
your iPhone 4/4S (iOS 4.0 or later) and the JVC KW-AV70BT into a personal
navigation device for your vehicle. Providing full navigation features and song
playback control from your iPhone 4/4S, MotionX-GPS Drive also displays its map
data on the connected JVC multimedia receiver's widescreen monitor (via the JVC
KSU-30 cable, sold separately). Your iPhone 4/4S displays a choice of
MotionX-GPS Driver's feature/menu screens as a secondary display (for
passenger), while continuing to show the map on the JVC receiver. It even works
simultaneously with iPhone 4/4S song playback by muting or pausing music, then
restoring your volume during voice guidance through your car speakers. The
MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation application covers the United States & Canada.

iPod/iPhone Display: The KW-AV70BT will display your iPod/iPhone's
music file information of your stored music, regardless of control mode. The head unit will display
Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, Album label, and
Album Art. Your iPod/iPhone's downloaded apps will not display on the
unit's LCD monitor.

iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition
switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge
your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The JVC KW-AV70BT is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of 10/16/2012):

iPod/iPhone Model

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Pandora App

Motion X GPS Drive App

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/iPhone

App Mode

Album Art

Song/Artist Text

Track Info

dock connector

3rd

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

clickwheel
color

4th

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

mini

1st

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

2nd

N/A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

video

5th

1.3

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

6th

1.1 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

7th

1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4th

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

6th

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

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N

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iPhone

2G

3.1.3

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Y

Y

Y

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N

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3G

4.2.1

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Y

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Y

Y

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3GS

5.1.1

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Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

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4

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

6.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Audio only

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

iPad

1

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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3

6.0

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The KW-AV70BT is equipped with a MOSFET
amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification
circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less
distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder
and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the
amplification circuit.

CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the KW-AV70BT
are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement
standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were
developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and
between manufacturers. The power output specs for the KW-AV70BT are as follows:

Amplifier Gain Control:
When you are using the KW-AV70BT with factory speakers (or those rated to less
than 50 watts peak), the Amplifier Gain Control can limit the amount of power
being sent to those speakers. When the Amp Gain Control is set to low, the
volume control ranges from 0 (minimum) to 30 (maximum). When using speakers
rated higher than 50 watts peak, you can set the Amp Gain Control to high, and
the volume control will range from 0 to 50. The internal amp can also be turned
off when all the speakers are powered by outboard amplifiers.

Low-Pass Filter: The unit's subwoofer preamp output
features a low-pass filter. In order to prevent high-frequencies from being
sent to your system's subwoofers, you can set the cutoff frequency of the
low-pass filter to 50, 60, 80, 100, 120 Hz or Through.

Speaker Select: You can
select which type & size of speaker you have connected to the head unit. Choose
from Standard (OEM/Factory), Narrow (4"/5"), Middle (6"/5x7"/6x8"), Wide (6x9").

Note: The audio
adjustments are memorized for each source until you adjust the sound
again.

Loud (Loudness): This feature boosts low and high
frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. You can set
the Loudness to On or Off.

Dynamic Range Compression: This function reduces a Dolby
Digital soundtrack's dynamic range so you can hear quieter dialog without being
overwhelmed by loud sections. You can choose a setting of On (reduced dynamic
range), Dialogue (clearer movie dialogue), or Off (full dynamic range).

Volume Adjust: The input level of each source (other than
FM) is adjustable relative to the FM radio volume, so there isn't a significant
volume difference when changing sources. Each source is individually adjustable
from -15 to +6.

Key-Touch Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible
beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

AV Connections

Audio/Video Input: The rear-panel audio/video input consists
of left and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA composite video jack, allowing you
to connect external equipment to this head unit. The audio/video input can be
set to one of the following modes:

Camera In: The rear-panel Camera
input consists of a composite video connector which allows you to connect an
optional rear-view camera (105KVCM10, sold separately). The unit features a reverse gear
signal wire, that when connected to your vehicle's reverse light circuit, will
automatically switch the KW-AV70BT's display to the
rear-view camera input. Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.5
seconds.

Note: Audio from your music source will continue
playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.

A/V Output (with Dual Zone): The unit features a rear-panel
composite video jack and 3.5mm audio jack to output A/V signals to an optional
monitor and headphone system in the rear of your vehicle. With Disc, SD-card,
USB, or iPod selected as your front source; you can select AV-IN, AV Off, or the
source playing in the front as your vehicle's rear source. If your selected
front source is not Disc, SD-card, USB, or iPod; then no rear source can
be output. You can choose
one of the following monitor types for the output to the external monitor(s):

16:9: Select this when the
aspect ratio of your monitor is 16:9.

4:3 Letter Box: Select
this when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3, when viewing a
widescreen picture black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen.

4:3 Pan Scan:
Select this
when the aspect ratio of your monitor is 4:3, when viewing a widescreen
picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of
the picture will not be shown on screen.

Note: The volume of the A/V output will be controlled by
your rear entertainment system.

Remote Control

Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the
included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering
wheel remote controls when used with an optional
steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult
Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.

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JVC KW-AV70BT

If your looking for an all around great touch screen radio..your definitely getting what you pay for! This has had so many comments by my friends and they resolution is amazing. The resolutions on most touch screens is poor but this one is HD looking! Produces a great sound to even stock speakers. You can notice a difference in the bass, mid and high. This is an amazing radio for the perfect price! Crutch field was fast on delivery and I had one tech call that wasn't nothing but helpful!

Pros:No turn dials, great resolution, great sound output, easy to use, Bluetooth that I use for Pandora, the ability to personalize it, great touch screen!

Good with notable exceptions

The unit looks and sounds good. It is installed in a 2000 Tundra ( with no steering wheel controls ). Installation was straight forward. Whoever designed the user interface for this unit needs some serious feedback! You will have to keep the manual in the car because nothing is intuitive. Finding things in the menu system is ok once you learn the arcane approach. Information about what is playing or what station is scrolled along the top in a very small line rather than the 7" screen real estate. I will be hooking up a rear view camera later. My unit had a problem where it came from the factory with the manufacturing mode still turned on. This caused the unit to display "Production Mode" in a large blue bar on every screen. Thanks to Crutchfield support, I now have the fix.

Cons:Display doesn't show much.
No direct tune of the radio without buying the optional remote.
Unit doesn't come on how it was turned off. I have to select tuner every time I start the car.
IPad/iPhone controls don't let you find/choose anything. Their is only ability to skip by artist, album, or songs. Finding a song out of 8000+ this way is painful.

Bad Steering Wheel Controls

Written By Gonchar, Leesburg, VA on Thursday, January 17, 2013

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This JVC unit is pretty good, but I will be returning it and going with the comparable Pioneer head unit. All was good when I first got the unit installed. It sounded good for the money and operated pretty well and had intuitive operation and navigation. The problem comes in at the steering wheel controls. If your car has a button or buttons to navigate the radio tuner or satellite radio presets then this will not work with this JVC HU. Instead it just scans to the next station which is essentially useless. This forces one to have to push the preset buttons on the touch screen to navigate the presets which can be dangerous when driving at highway speeds. I used the recommended Axxess steering wheel control interface and programmed it correctly. I contacted both Axxess and JVC and found that I had done everything right. JVC just told me that some stock steering wheel controls are lost when you replace a stock HU and acted like this should have been anticipated by me and should be acceptable to me. I assure you that this is not the case if you get the right HU. JVC said that that they would not even consider a software upgrade to fix this problem that is common to all cars with steering wheel controls. I found this extremely frustrating and unreasonable of JVC. Note that the preset buttons do work to skip to the next track on CDs or on your connected iPod/iPhone. If the navigation of the presets in radio tuner or satellite radio modes are not important to you then

Pros:Sound, display options, intuitive, appearance

Cons:Unable to work with steering wheel controls to navigate presets in radio tuner mode or satellite radio mode, No HD Radio

CAUTION - DOES NOT WORK WITH I-PHONE 5 !!!!

Written By Jerrym, Houston on Monday, November 26, 2012

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Some one at JVC and Crutchfield need to mention that YOU WILL HAVE NO VIDEO DISPLAY OF YOUR APPS like drivetime GPS on this unit. This needs to be in bold print and plastered all over the product info so people aren't suckered into purchasing the unit !!!!!

Great upgrade...

After trying the Kenwood DDX719 first (no customizable screen colors - only hard buttons), I did a little more research and found this JVC that had a few more bells and whistles. I am still discovering what this unit can do, but overall, it looks great in my 2012 Xterra Pro 4X. The Rockford Fosgate stock unit sounded great, but the ipod / sirusXM integration was very outdated.

The sound quality is improved over the stock unit, because I am still using the 9 speakers and the factory amp but with a little more control.

Installing this unit was very easy with the instructions included (and a few forum posts). I purchased this unit with the XM unit and the JVC AV cable for the ipod, and all work flawlessly, and I also added 2 RCA filters to cut the alternator whine (highly recommended).

Pros:Customizable screen colors
Ease of use - although there are a lot of features that you need to read about
Option to have screen turn off when it is timed out (nice for driving at night). Motion sensor turns it back on when your hand gets close.
iPhone integration (4S running 6.01) FYI - New apple maps app is not recognized
Pandora Conrol
Motion X GPS integration (have to pay the $29 extra to Motion X)
Crutchfield customer service and return policy.

Cons:If I had to say something bad, it would be screen resolution, but DVD's look pretty good overall.

JVC KW-AV70BT

Written By Ed, LA on Friday, November 09, 2012

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Previously installed 4 Rockford Fosgate P1652-S speakers in F-150 Super Crew. As expected the OEM head unit was not powerful enough on its own to drive the speakers to a good performance. Didn't want to purchase a power amp so was looking for a HU to drive the speakers without additional equipment. Did a lot of research on units available for what I was wanting in a HU. Past experience with JVC units made me partial to them when looking. It appeared the JVC KV-AV70BT would meet my requirements. The old OEM unit recognized MP3 and m4a formats without problem from a flash drive. This JVC HU does not recognize the m4a format when using the USB port or the SD port. Got an old iPod touch out and updated it with my favorite songs. Plugged into rear USB port. Everything worked but the audio. The user manual addresses this problem BUT every time I got to a certain point the next necessary step was ghosted. Unplugged Sync system output jacks from the Aux Input of the HU, reset the HU, ran through the steps to fix the problem again and this time the ghosting was gone and the procedure worked as explained in the manual. iPod now working and sounding great through rear USB input. I don't think this problem would have existed with the purchase of the iPhone(Pod) cable but I had no need for video which is the added benefit of this cable. I really like this unit but it does have some limitations that I felt should have been incorporated for the price.

Pros:Local dealer wanted $1,250 for the same equipment and installation AFTER a $210 price break. Crutchfield price for the same equipment after reward point application was half of that and installed it myself. Quite a savings.
For my musical taste this unit sounds great without power amp and really brought the RF Punch speakers to life. Equalizer functions allow you to go from very general to extremely specific.
Found the menu's mostly intuitive. Spent very little time in the Instruction manual.

Cons:Voice calling recognition on this JVC BT is the worse I have ever experienced. (Using the same phone that worked great with voice commands with the Sync system) It is totally unusable.
Most settings on initial setup and station presets cannot be saved so every time a loss of power or reset occurs you must spend additional time setting up the unit again. Although album art is available through the connected SiriusXM SXV200V1 satellite tuner the AV70BT will not accommodate it.

Installed in a 300c

Written By Mike, Boston,ma on Wednesday, November 07, 2012

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This is the best head unit I've every owned. You get a lot of features for the money here. The picture quality of DVD's, after making adjustments is incredible. The sound quality is amazing. (So good I still haven't put in the speakers I bought with the head unit, the stocks sound so good.) The blue tooth works unbelievably good. The regular radio is, like in other review weak when compared to the sound when using blue tooth, or my ipod directly but that is to be excepted. Pandora app is great its so nice to be able to listen to pandora in my car. Streaming is great and call quality is great too. I would say that this a great quality product. Crutchfield advisors were great too helped me get all i would need to run the stereo and still have use of my steering wheel controls and have the radio communicate with my databus. Love it.

My experience with JVC KW-AV70BT, part 1

I figured I write this up to help out others like me. I spent a couple of months on and off doing research and reading plenty of reviews. Ultimately they played a key role in my decision. Thank you Crutchfield for answering a bunch of questions which also helped with the decision. I installed this unit in a 2009 Mazda 6, to upgrade stock, non Bose radio. I use this car for commuting to work, so although navigation was desired, it was not a primary motivator. An HD radio would have been a bonus, although also not a requirement. I wanted a SiriusXM capability, as well as something that worked well with my iPhone 4s. A Bluetooth was a must. I considered several other units from Sony, Alpine, and Pioneer. No matter what unit I came close to selecting, there was always something wrong. My front runner was Pioneer AVH-P8400. However, a number of reviews said it was freezing up and at times was sluggish in responding. You had to turn off the car and restart it. Not something I wanted to do while on the freeway. Alpine and Sony units were priced more than $200 over this one, and had a number of limitations. For example, neither one supported apps with the exception of Pandora. Well, Sony does, but you need a Nokia phone with Symbian OS to work with Sony's MirrorLink. I don't know anyone in the US who owns one of these phones. Galaxy S III does not have DriveLink available in the US either. No other phones, including Apple support it. So much for MirrorLink.

2005 Chevy SSR Install

Written By Shadowman, Norfolk, VA on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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I installed this in a 2005 Chevy SSR even though Crutchfield didn't recommend it. You can use a Crux interface adapter to retain your steering wheel controls and warniing chimes even though they say you will lose them. It is a tight fit, but it looks great installed, i would say like factory. I can't say enough good things about it, it is soo easy to use and just sounds fantastic. The tilting screen is cool, allows you to eliminate glare sometimes. I installed the Sirious module and tne iPod adapter. You can add a backup camera, but I chose not to. I had a Pioneer previously that cost double this price and did not sound nearly as good. I,have the Bose system and it interfaced well with the amp and speakers and it sounds way better than the factory head unit. Everything worked perfectly. Go for it, this is a great stereo, you won't regret it.

Installed in 08 Ford Escape

This is my first aftermarket radio and radio install so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, this unit runs exactly how I expected. There is a instant sound improvement from the stock stereo. There have been no glitches or anything. It has a motion sensor that activates the screen when my hand gets close... also to turn up the volume your just turn your finger clockwise on the screen or counter-clockwise to turn the volume down which is a sweet feature.

The app features work as expected, can watch youtube and netflix from the unit, as well as hear turn-by-turn directions over the speakers from my navigation app. You do need the Iphone cable to utilize these features but it is well worth the extra cash.

The bluetooth mic works great, everyone says I come in relatively clear. I mounted the mic up on the top of my A-pillar. Thought this would be hard, but was actually one of the easiest parts of the install.

Choosing songs from the ipod is really easy and quick. Screen is crisp and awesome.

For the price, motorized screen, great app capability, SD card input, and unique features (volume control and motion sensor) I don't know why you would choose others in the same price range. Does everything you would want it to do.

Cons:1. Sometimes for Pandora to load I have to unplug my Iphone then replug it in.
2. Radio is a little weak, but if it bothers you can upgrade with HD adapter.
3. My girlfriend wants me to put one in her car now.

Impressive...

Written By MandriverG35, Highland, CA on Saturday, September 01, 2012

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Simply the best radio I've come to own, and believe me i've been through alot of radios. This unit made my factory Bose system sound like a concert hall, just awesome! Crisp clean highs and punchy no distortion lows, it sounds as if I installed a complete stereo system with amps and subs in my trunk, Yeah It sounds that good! buy one for yourself and hear it for yourself.

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Sounds great, very user friendly, great support- had to call once for advise- very fast ansewering/professional advise It was between a pioneer and the JVC - i listened to an installed pioneer and installed JVC- hands down JVC had the best sound

Pros:wow- great screen resolution

Cons:could not wait for a sale to purchase- bundle recieved from crutchfield 9instructions, adaptor plate, wiring harness) made it worth the price.....

Final Found My Radeio

I have spent the last month and half installing and testing radios. First I tried the App Radio 2, one issue and problem after another. It is really cool on what it can do, but it lacks doing it consistently. Next I tried the JVC KW-NT300 navigation radio. Almost worked out, but still has issues with it...which I think was more my 2011 VW Golf TDI than the radio but no one could figure it out. Finally, I ordered this radio. Out of the box, it just worked. All the feature worked. It was completely straight forward on how to use it. Yeah, I got a manual never needed it. Installation was the easiest of the 3 radios. The radio sounds awesome with my Dynaudio stock speakers. JVC knows how to make car stereos sound great. The feature are very easy to use. I love have Pandora and Tunein working directly with my iphone 4s. MotionX almost makes me happy I save the money by not having a KW-NW300 navigation unit. Sure it costs you an additional $25 to use it directly on the screen, but it does everything a regular navigation does. I like the idea that the firmware is easily updated (remember to install the bluetooth update, makes your bluetooth phone connect much faster).

If you are having trouble deciding which radio to put in your car, look no longer. This is it.

Pros:Easy to use, Easy to setup, easy to install. Tons of features, sounds great with stock speakers.

Cons:Wish it had my Apps that would work directly with it. That isn't a CON but it was the only thing I can think of.

Not Buying This Unit Would Be a Mistake

Written By Nick, Roanoke, VA on Wednesday, May 02, 2012

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This is an amazing unit. It'll make a dramatic improvement in any sound system. Installed in a '08 Ford Fusion SEL w/ Audiophile system, and the difference is unbelievable! Highs and mids are much louder and clearer (I can actually hear and enjoy the factory tweeters now), and removing the factory Ford head unit (and the garbage built-in EQ that cuts the bass response as the volume is increased) made the factory subs/amp in the rear deck RUMBLE! Now I can actually hear (and FEEL) the low-end in my music.

Audio adjustments are a breeze once you familiarize yourself with the parametric EQ... you can really tweak your sound to bring out the subtle nuances in your music. The Bluetooth audio streaming works flawlessly, as does the call quality and functionality. DVDs look great on the big display (much better than the Pioneer unit you're thinking about buying), SIRIUS/XM works great....I even got Pandora to work with my Android phone! Stop thinking about it and buy this already. You won't be disappointed.

Amazing

I ordered this head unit as soon as it became available and I am happy I did. I installed this into my 370z and it looks amazing. The Bluetooth works great, even when streaming pandora. Also, I got the adapter to make this unit work with my steering wheel controls and it is flawless. I use a 32 gig jump drive for my music and videos and it works perfectly as well. I have not used the iPod cable due to crutchfield being sold out when I ordered the unit. But, I will provide a update once I get one. Once again, great job JVC.